Facebook Adds Free Calling For Android Messenger App Users

8 Free Apps To Make Free Calls On Android

Recently, Facebook has been beefing up its messaging service in both its main app and its Messenger app. Along with voice calling, the company has also added voice messages and stickers — which are big emoticons. Facebook also introduced a feature called Chat Heads earlier this month for both its iPhone Facebook app and for Android on its Facebook Home interface. That feature lets users chat with their friends while they go through the app. If a friend sends a message, users can simply tap on their floating head and the conversation will expand. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/19/business/la-fi-tn-facebook-android-voice-calling-messenger-20130419

3 Android apps for Wi-Fi calling with Google Voice

When you open the app, you’ll be prompted to log-in with your Google account details. To make a call: tap on the round button labeled Keypad and dial a number. You can also choose from Contacts if you don’t know the number by heart. (Credit: Screenshot by Nicole Cozma/CNET) A major drawbacks to using this app over the others is that it doesn’t support 3G/4G calling. However, Phone for Google Voice is a great option if you don’t want too many customization settings and want to get started with Google Voice Wi-Fi calling immediately. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57575244-285/3-android-apps-for-wi-fi-calling-with-google-voice/#!

Five great Android Wi-Fi calling apps

For what it’s worth, the recent 0.8.2 release of KakaoPoll is a bit buggy, so you may want to hold off for now. With that in mind, the developers have been pretty active in updates and bug fixes, so it should not be long. Standout features: Custom themes; animated emoticons; free calling within KakaoTalk network; plug-in support. Tango Another popular cross-platform service, Tango works for desktops as well as other mobile devices. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57566261-251/five-great-android-wi-fi-calling-apps/#!